Discovering the reign of God in real life

Deacon Lincoln’s Log 3-29-2020

“Martha said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.’”

Jn. 11:21

Our lives have been turned upside down as we “hunker down” and walk through the new reality that we’ve been given. A reality filled with social distancing and fear. It is natural to ask the question, “Where is God in all this?”

There is no simple answer to this question, but we do know that God is always present and always loving. This time of distance can be a time to grow closer to him and to deepen our spiritual union with each other. Consider praying the litany of trust:

The Litany of Trust

From the belief that I have to earn Your love, …………………………………. Deliver me, Jesus

From the fear that I am unlovable, …………………………………………………. Deliver me, Jesus

From the false security that I have what it takes, ……………………………. Deliver me, Jesus

From the fear that trusting You will leave me more destitute, ……….. Deliver me, Jesus

From all suspicion of Your words and promises, …………………………….. Deliver me, Jesus

From the rebellion against childlike dependency on you, ……………….. Deliver me, Jesus